STUDENT UNION FACILITIES

The University has designated certain academic and non-academic facilities for student use.

The facilities are reserved through the Student Union Office which is located in the Office of Student Life.

These facilities include some academic buildings and auditoriums, the Student Union, Century Club Room, Ayo Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Callais Recreation Center, John L. Guidry Stadium, parking lots and any outside lawn area.

Inquire at the Office of Union Services and Facilities for the type of event allowed at each facility and the policies that pertain to the reservation request.

The following is a list of non-academic facilities reserved through the Office of Union Services and Facilities along with capacities for each. Since meeting space in the Student Union is a much needed commodity, we have established standard setups for several rooms. These styles were based upon the utilization report that indicates the most popular arrangement for each room.

STUDENT UNION FACILITIES

Bayou Suite

The Bayou Suite consists of the Terrebonne, Teche and Lafourche Rooms. The suite is located on the Mezzanine level of the Student Union and has portable dividers that seperate each room. The suite may be used as two or three small rooms or one large room. Reservations for this area are limited due to the lack of handicap access to the upper floor area. Food and beverages are allowed in this area with approval from the Office of Union Services and Facilities. Dances are not allowed in this area due to the carpeted floor.

Capacity

Standing

Lecture

Standard

Suite

200

120

N/A

Lafourche

50

30

Square for 16

Terrebonne

100

60

Theater for 50

Teche

50

30

Theater for 30

Bowie Room

The Bowie Room is located in the Student Union hallway opposite the Snack Bar. This room has a television and VCR and is typically reserved for small meetings.

Capacity

Standing

Lecture

Standard

Bowie

50

30

Theater for 40

Century Room

The Century Room is located adjacent to John L. Guidry Stadium (Manning Field) and below the C.C. Collins Press Box. The Century Room is utilized for meetings, workshops, seminars, and private functions. This room offers a limited kitchen facility. It is available:

University Police is responsible for opening and securing this facility for all functions.

Decorations, signs, and posters may not be taped or glued to the walls of the Century Room. Decorations may be hung, but only by staff from the Office of Union Services and Facilities. If you plan to decorate this facility, please consult the Office of Union Services and Facilities for assistance. Any damages resulting from a violation of this policy will be charged to the user.

The area underneath John L. Guidry Stadium is often used as a rain site for outdoor events, crawfish boils, and as a concession area for stadium events.

Capacity

Standing

Lecture

Banquet

Century

250

150

100

Underneath stadium area (Breezeway)

500

N/A

150

Cotillion Ballroom

The Cotillion Ballroom is located in the Student Union and is utilized for banquets, receptions, meetings, dances, and functions requiring a large facility. The Cotillion Ballroom has access to a catering kitchen located at the back of the building.

Capacity

Standing

Lecture

Banquet

Ballroom

1000

700

450

Lafitte Room

The Lafitte Room is located in the Student Union hallway opposite the Snack Bar. This room is typically reserved for small meetings.

Capacity

Standing

Lecture

Standard

Lafitte

50

30

Theater for 40

Mardi Gras Suite – Carnival and Captain’s Rooms

The Mardi Gras Suite, comprised of the Carnival Room and Captain’s Room, is located off of the Cotillion Ballroom.

Capacity

Standing

Lecture

Banquet

Captain’s Room

80

60

55-60

Carnival Room

133

100

92-100

Bollinger Suite – Room A and Room B

The Plantation Suite is located near the Cotillion Ballroom entrance at the back of the Student Union. The Suite consist of the Madewood and Magnolia Rooms and have portable walls separating the rooms. The suite can be reserved as one large or two smaller facilities. Food and beverages are allowed in the Plantation Suite, and a catering kitchen is located behind the suite area. Dances are not allowed in this area due to the carpeted floor.